Aquarius’After the innovative and intellectual world of , the Zodiac circle leaves us in a more fluid, intuitive and universal space filled with love, the mystical waters of Pisces. The most unlimited and dreamy form of the water element is represented by their ruling planet, Neptune.’(modern) energy of inspiration and dissolution and Jupiter’Bearing the (traditional) influence of mercy and abundance, Pisces shines in the sky not only as an astrological symbol, but also as a touching story of two divine beings escaping from one of the most terrible monsters of the ancient world: Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, and her son, Eros, the god of love. Let's delve into the details of this legendary escape and discover the roots of Pisces' compassionate, artistic, and devoted nature.
Olympus’u Threatening Terror: The Giant Typhon Is Back on the Stage
Our story is about a huge and terrible monster that we have encountered in previous myths and that caused even the gods to tremble with fear. Typhon‘Olympos’He returns to those chaotic moments when he attacked. Typhon, with his hundreds of snake heads, fire-breathing eyes, and screams that shook the sky, caused great panic among the gods.
The Desperation of a Mother and Son: Aphrodite and Eros in Danger
During this horrific attack, the goddess of beauty, love, lust and fertility Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology) and her winged, archer son, god of love and desire Eros (Rome’Cupid) also faces great danger. Typhon’The destructive power of Olympus’While shaking him, Aphrodite and Eros found themselves in the Euphrates River.’They find them on the shores of the sea (according to some sources, the sea).
They have to find an urgent solution to escape the monster's wrath. Aphrodite acts with a divine instinct to protect both herself and her only son.
Jumping into Water and Transforming into a Fish
Realizing that the only way to escape is to take shelter in the depths of the waters, Aphrodite and Eros quickly transform themselves into two fish and jump into the cool waters of the river (or sea). This sudden transformation made them Typhon’It allows them to escape at the last moment from the terrible attack of the enemy.
However, in the rush of escape and the turbidity of the waters, they fear losing each other. Therefore, they tie themselves together with a long ribbon (or a tie) to avoid falling apart in the current of the river or among the waves of the sea. This bond symbolizes both their physical and emotional unity and their support for each other in difficult times.
Eternal Unity and Symbolic Meanings in the Stars
In memory of this successful escape and divine transformation, or Aphrodite’To honor God's protective love for his son, Zeus (or Aphrodite herself) placed the image of these two bound fish in the sky as the constellation Pisces.
The constellation Pisces is often depicted as two fish swimming in opposite directions but connected to each other by a ribbon. This image carries many symbolic meanings that reflect the main characteristics of Pisces:
- Dilemma and Duplexity: Fish swimming in opposite directions represent Pisces' inner conflicts, indecision, and often wandering between two different worlds (e.g., dream and reality, spirituality and materialism).
- Commitment and Unity: The ribbon between them symbolizes the strong bonds established through love, compassion and sacrifice, the importance of togetherness and solidarity in difficult times.
- Fluidity and Harmony: Pisces moving freely in the water expresses the fluid nature of Pisces, their ability to act intuitively and their ability to adapt to changing conditions.
Characteristics of Pisces from Mythology
Aphrodite and Eros’This story of escape and transformation has deeply shaped the astrological characteristics of Pisces:
- Empathy and Compassion (Aphrodite’'s Maternal Instinct): Aphrodite’'s effort to protect his son and the fact that even the gods need shelter reflects Pisces' deep empathy, compassion and sensitivity to the suffering of others.
- Imagination and Desire to Escape (Shelter in Water): The act of taking refuge in water and turning into a fish to escape from a difficult reality (Typhon) symbolizes Pisces' rich imagination, artistic tendencies and sometimes desire to escape from reality.
- Intuition and Going with the Flow (Navigating in Water): Pisces adapting to the flow of water and finding their way intuitively represents Pisces' strong intuition, tendency to let things flow, and acting with emotions rather than logic.
- The Quest for Spirituality and Transcendence (Divine Transformation): Transforming the gods and escaping danger signifies Pisces' spiritual quest, their attempt to find meaning beyond the material world, and their connection with the mystical or divine.
- Sacrifice and Dedication (Need for Attachment): Efforts to ensure their safety by tying each other with ribbons show Pisces' capacity to sacrifice and dedicate themselves for a cause they love or believe in.
- Susceptibility and Vulnerability (Escape from Danger): The fact that even powerful gods can remain vulnerable highlights the innate sensitivity and emotional fragility of Pisces.
- Artistic Creativity (Fluidity, World of Imagination): The fluid nature of water and its dream-like theme of escape and transformation nourish Pisces' artistic talents, creativity and rich inner world.
The Compassion of the Infinite Flow in the Stars
Aphrodite and Eros’The legend of his escape in the form of a fish transforms Pisces from being just an astrological sign into an immortal symbol of love, sacrifice, intuition and universal unity. When we look at the sky and see the constellation Pisces, we are reminded not only of the shining stars, but also of the power of hope, compassion and holding on to each other even in the most difficult moments.
This compassionate, dreamy, and intuitive nature of Pisces brings understanding, artistry, and unconditional love to the world. It's him in them “two fish”, always remaining in the flow, are on a journey both in the depths of their inner world and in the endless ocean of the universe.